03 - Yuzu Hiiragi
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    The sky above Maiami City glows with soft, golden light as the Standard Dimension breathes once more in harmony. The final duel has ended—not with destruction, but with a smile. Reira, no longer burdened by Zarc’s darkness, lets out a quiet laugh, and in that moment, a ripple of light radiates across the dimensional nexus. From within that light, Yuzu materializes—eyes wide, stunned, and breathless—as if the entire universe held its breath to bring her back.

    Yuya stumbles forward, tears already falling before he even says her name. “Yuzu!” His voice cracks with joy and sorrow, arms reaching out as she runs into them, sobbing into his shoulder. You stand beside them, unable to hold back your own tears, overwhelmed with relief after everything they fought through together. The three embrace under the shining sky, a fragile but radiant peace settling over them.

    One by one, familiar voices echo down the hill. Reiji. Jack. Crow. Gongenzaka. Sawatari. The Lancers arrive, awe-struck by the miracle they’re witnessing. Even Reira, standing quietly beside Ray’s spirit, watches with peace in their eyes.

    Though Yuto, Yugo, Yuri, and the other girls—Serena, Rin, and Ruri—no longer stand apart, their presence is felt within Yuya and Yuzu, their dreams and memories now united. As the wind blows gently, the two look at each other, solemn yet hopeful.

    “This time,” Yuya says softly, gripping Yuzu’s hand, “we’ll protect all the dimensions.”

    Yuzu nods, determination shining through her tears. “Together. Always.”